The last road trip of the season

Well, that was another tough series. Got to give a lot of credit to the Tigers; they have beaten up on just about everyone the past month and are playing great baseball. It’s time for us to head out on the last road trip of the season. At least we get to head to Kansas City and visit my favorite road stadium. I probably will get a couple of rounds of golf in, as we usually do there. They have some very nice courses. My job as a manager is to finish the season; I love this game way too much to not push through. Our players need to do the same. I have never and will never lose the fight I have for this game. Once Sept. 29 comes, then I will take a break.

Much thanks to everyone who continues to support us. Here are a couple more questions you guys sent in:

Q: If you could have one active player to build a team around, who would it be? — Checkers L. (Warrensburg, MO)

A: Well, that’s a tough question to answer because I don’t see a lot of everyone besides my guys. What I can tell you is that I think pitching wins games, so start with that and you got a good chance.

Q: Thank you for your visit today at Binny’s in Bolingbrook! It was really very special for me🙂 ILY!— Elizabeth G. (Mayacay, VE)

A: I loved visiting Bolingbrook and it was really a wonderful experience.

Q: Congratulations on giving Venezuela a good name while you have managed the Chicago White Sox and for also managing the next Venezuelan Hall of Famer Omar Vizquel.— Franklin M. (Punto Fijo Edo, VE)

A: Well, my goal has always been giving Venezuela a good name, and Omar should definitely go into the Hall of Fame.

Q: Hi Ozzie, a non-baseball question, but a Chicago question. Did you ever have a chance to meet Coach Ray Meyer before he passed away? He was a good friend of mine and a wonderful person, and I know he was also a White Sox fan. Just wondering. Take care and best of luck to you!— Daniel T. (LA)

A: No, I never got a chance to meet him but now I wish I would have.

Thanks for all your questions all season long. Definitely keeps me entertained!

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